Introducing Chángshā
Though British philosopher Bertrand Russell described it as resembling ‘a mediaeval town’ when he passed by in the 1920s, today’s Chángshā has little to distinguish itself from other drab Chinese cities, which can come as a visceral disappointment. Chángshā is chiefly known for its sights related to Mao Zedong and as the gateway to his rustic birthplace, Sháoshān.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Changsha Update
by Asiatraveller1710 13 September 2011
Taxi's in Changsha are worthless. - The cars are really, really, really, old, dirty and worn - drivers are impolite and lazy. they take…
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Re: A little help with transport plans
by lonelyqa 03 September 2011
Train from Beijing to Shanghai http://www.chtrak.com/result.php?from=shanghai&to=beijing Train from Guilin to Changsha http://www.cht…
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RE: Direct bus from Fenghuang to Guilin
by drumbrake 28 August 2011
Going via Changsha seems a long detour to me. Maybe better to get to Huaihua and then Guilin?
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